Appledore Maritime Innovation Centre - Slipway Works

TORRIDGE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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24 Jun 2026 at 09:48

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process conducted by Torridge District Council involves the "Appledore Maritime Innovation Centre - Slipway Works" project. This undertaking falls under the construction work industry category and is situated in Bideford, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded to MAC PLANT CONSTRUCTION LIMITED. The procurement method employed was limited competition, specifically for projects below the threshold. The contract was signed on 24th June 2026, and the works are scheduled to begin on 1st August 2026, ending on 30th October 2026, with a potential extension due to tidal conditions. The gross value of the contract amounts to £111,593.36.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in construction, especially those capable of managing works related to maritime infrastructure. Companies that have experience and resources to handle slipway resurfacing and improvement projects under restricted competition can find this contract beneficial. It is particularly relevant for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given the scale of MAC PLANT CONSTRUCTION LIMITED, the winning bidder. Businesses in the regions around Bude and Bideford might find logistical advantages due to their proximity to the project location.

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Notice Title

Appledore Maritime Innovation Centre - Slipway Works

Notice Description

Appledore Maritime Innovation Centre - Slipway Works To facilitate the continued future use of the public slipway and to maximise the benefit to occupiers of the proposed Innovation Centre, the existing slipway adjacent to the site is to be resurfaced and made good.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bbd8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059283-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£92,994 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TORRIDGE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIDEFORD
Postcode
EX39 2QG
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Torridge
Electoral Ward
Bideford North
Westminster Constituency
Torridge and Tavistock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAC PLANT CONSTRUCTION

Further Information

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